Iran's covert nuclear risk higher after war as IAEA access constrained: Report Iran is estimated to possess about 440.9 kilograms, approximately 972 pounds, of uranium enriched to 60% purity, just below the 90% level considered weapons-grade. Iran
In first, Lebanon files formal UN complaint against Iran: What to know The move comes as relations between Iran and Lebanon continue to deteriorate in light of what is perceived as ongoing Iranian interference in Lebanese affairs via its proxy group, Hezbollah. Lebanon
China, Russia veto scaled-back Hormuz resolution at UN Security Council The vote came hours before the US deadline for Iran to reopen the global chokepoint. Bahrain
Iran war deepens Gaza crisis as prices soar, aid falters Gazans fear that Israel could exploit the wider regional war to reenter Gaza, especially as buffer zones along the border continue to expand and civilians are targeted to keep them away. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
US vetoes Palestinian membership at United Nations The resolution to grant the Palestinians full UN membership received support from a majority of the council but failed to pass after a US veto. Israel
Palestinian UN envoy: US 'holding us hostage' ahead of membership vote The UN Security Council will vote Thursday on full Palestinian membership in the United Nations, and though it appears likely to have the votes, the United States has signaled that it could use its veto to block the measure. By Daoud Kuttab In Amman, reporting on Palestinian politics
US readies another veto as Palestinians seek elusive UN membership The United States is poised for another UN Security Council showdown as the Palestinians seek full UN membership for the second time. Israel
Interview Palestine to bid for full UN membership this month, says ambassador Palestinian Ambassador to the United Nations Riyad Mansour spoke to Al-Monitor about Arab solidarity on Gaza, Palestine’s efforts to become a full member of the UN, reconciliation with Hamas and alleged sexual crimes on both sides of the conflict. Riyad Mansour Palestine Ambassador to the UN
White House: No Rafah invasion until Israeli delegation talks alternatives "We don’t support a major ground operation," White House NSC coordinator John Kirby emphasized on Thursday, as an Israeli delegation is expected to discuss alternatives with top officials in Washington next week. Palestine
In latest about-face, Netanyahu agrees to resend canceled US delegation to discuss Rafah The White House said that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed for his top aides to travel to Washington to discuss the situation in Rafah after the Israeli leader canceled the delegation Monday. Israel
Analysis As Israel's Gallant seeks arms in Washington, Netanyahu picks fight with Biden The Israeli premier's decision to cancel a major diplomatic visit to Washington will add to the distance between his country and the United States, but that may be precisely his plan. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Israel’s Gallant kicks off US visit with weapons, Rafah on agenda Washington still seeks to avert an Israeli operation in Rafah, even as Netanyahu cancels a delegation of top advisers over the US abstention on a UN Security Council vote. Israel
Netanyahu cancels Washington delegation visit after US abstains from UN cease-fire vote Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Strategic Minister Ron Dermer and national security adviser Tzachi Hanegbi will not travel to Washington after the United States refrained from vetoing a UN resolution calling for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza. Israel
UN Security Council adopts Gaza cease-fire resolution after US abstains The vote marks the first time the UN Security Council has backed a cease-fire in Gaza and comes days after Russia and China vetoed a similar measure put forward by the United States. Israel
Macron warns Netanyahu forced population transfer in Gaza would be war crime French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Paris is against a military operation in Rafah and against any attempt to transfer displaced Gazans. Israel
Russia, China veto US-backed UN resolution on Gaza cease-fire The failed resolution backed an “immediate and sustained cease-fire” and a hostage deal to free the remaining captives. Palestine
